Search Results: MCH Organizations

This list of organizations is drawn from the MCH Organizations Database. Contact information is the most recent known to the MCH Digital Library.

Displaying records 1 through 2 (2 total).

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America (CSA/USA)

Annotation: The Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America (CSA/USA) provides information and referral services for people with celiac sprue (gluten-sensitive enteropathy and dermatitis herpetiformis) and for parents of children with celiac disease. Publications include a quarterly newsletter, Lifeline, a handbook and a series of brochures on gluten-free commercial foods, gluten-free diet, and related topics. The association, which also sponsors conferences and workshops, has six U.S. regions, 91 chapters, and over 50 active resource units.

Keywords: Celiac disease, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Diet therapy, Gastrointestinal diseases, Gluten intolerance, Gluten sensitive enteropathy

Gluten Intolerance Group® (GIG®)

Annotation: The Gluten Intolerance Group® (GIG®) offers assistance, counseling, and referrals to people with celiac sprue and/or dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, consumers, and health care professionals. Publications include diet instruction, gluten-free bread recipes, an introductory brochure, a resource guide, research reports, and the quarterly GIG® Newsletter. Materials are available in Braille and Spanish. A catalog of audiovisual materials is available. GIG® also sponsors conferences, training seminars, and workshops. GIG® was formerly called the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.

Keywords: Celiac disease, Dermatitis herpetiformis, Gluten intolerance, Self help clearinghouses